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HARBOUR RACES.
YESTERDAY'S ENTRIES FÖR THREE EVENTS. Entries closed last evening at the Vic By scoring four goals to three, thetoria Recreation Chib for the three days
EAST SURREYS DEFEAT TEAM
FROM WARSHIPS.
kyrkarbour races, which take place to-mor
Surreys beat team chosen from
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H.M.S.sbrose and Carlile. same was witnessed by a good number of the services who jokingly commented on practically every kick madé, while the referee,, Mr. Smith cams in for his share
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row, Thursday and Friday afternoons On each day, the race commences at 3 p.m. sharp from the Kowloon Prayn Wall and finishes between Murray Pier and the V.R.C
SINGAPORE WEDDINGS.
HARVEY-CUTLER.
LORRY FATALITY.", CORONER'S ENQUIRY AT KOWLOON..
A very pretty and interesting wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew's Cathedral Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon: Singapore, on October 10th, in the Magistracy yesterday afternoon, opened an nuptials of Miss Joan Harvey, daughterquiry into the circumstancos surround- of the late Mr. E. K. Harvey and Mr the death of a Chinese woman, who Bradbery, of Labis, Johore, and Mr. C. Mesars. Armstrong,, Whitworth and Com
was knocked down by a lorry owned by
C. Cutler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ceelpany, and driven by an Indian, 'am Catler, of London.
September 20th..
In the race for Chinese, Leung Tit pink flowers and carried a pesy of pink car and it reached the bone. The lungs
only lost to the winner by one-fifth of a second, has not entered..
carnations.
The bride's mother wore a dress of Ince hat, and carried a bouquet of mauve orchids
The Ven. Archdeacon Swindell of cinted. Mr. E. G. Holiday was best man
were slightly congested and there was. considerable haemorrhage. The skull was branch of the main artery was ruptured. Death was due to cerebral hemorrhage.
Entries compare very well with those
The bride, who was given away by her
Mr. Whitehouse appeared for the driver. of the remarks The Surreys had to take of last year. In to-morrow afternoon's
step-father, the Hon. Mr. C. Bradbery, of the truck, and the relations of the the field without their Captain, Q.M.S. Į rice, confined to Chinese, for the Mak
deceased were represented by Mr. Lec... Charlesworth, who was absent through Challenge Cup, there are seven entries looked charming in a dress of white
d'Almada, illness. Paskito come out on the left against six last year. For. Thursday's | georgette, embroidered in silver thread,
Dr. Liu of the Kwong Wah Hospital, wing, Mackelsworth dropping to the left race for the "Manuk" Challenge Cup with a court train of silver face ligel said that the deceased woman was taken back position and Cooper went on the six ladies have entered against five lant with rocked chiffon selle, and weil and to the hospital at about 1:30 pm, on tho right wing
year. It is only in the race taking place wreath of orange blossoms. She carried afternoon of September 30th, but when Capt, Macfarlane started the hall rell, on Friday for the "McKinnon that the
a shent of lilies. The bridesmaid she saw her he was dead. entries, are below last year's figure, ten
Dr. Newton said that he performed a ing and the Navy at once took up the
her sister, Miss Pamela Harvey, who wore men having entered against fourteen attack and forced a corner! Bristower
a dress of silver tissue with wreath of post-mortem examination on the body. before.
There was a iacerated wound about the eleares and Mitchell, sent along the ling to Cooper who soon settled down to his Sang, who won the event last year in new position. The Surreys bad hard 21 minutes 624-5 seconds, has again enter. luck in not taking the lead in the opened. The runner-up, Leung Sui Man, who black georgette and lace with a black fractured in three places and the max. ing minutes. "However, it was left to the sailors to open the score, Miciclesworth, centre from in attempting to clear a Day, sending the ball into his own goal
The Surreys attacked strongly and for a time there appeared to be two keepers in the sailors goal for shots came in from all positions, but they were cleared.
Mucklesworth of Douglas to clear a forward pass from Day but the goalie did not start soon enough and Harman walked the ball into the net, giving the stilors a two goals lead. Most of the play had been in the sailors half and the rest up to now was through the sailors breaking away on the left and the inside forwards being well up.
However, the Surteys were not long in making
matters even, Butler scoring twice in quick succession. Eaton took pus from the right and seat forward, and Butler, running in, scored with fast shot. After Cooper had sent in a hard drive which, his namesake in the sailors' goal saved, the ball went out to the Surreys right wing and from quick return, Collick miskicked and Butler pouncing on to the ball sent it
into the net, “
In the Ladies' race, Miss Molly Ground water, who won the Cup outright last year (three times in succession) will not be competing on this occasion, as she is riot in the Colony. The year before last she put up the fastest time so far for the ladies, her times for the three years being 1922, 38 minutes; 1923, 34 minutes 183-5 seconds; 1924, 34 minutes 31:
seconds. Miss B. George, who has again entered, was the runner-up last year, covering the distance in 40 minutes.
For the men's race on Friday, the name of C. J. Cooke, last year's winner in 28 minutes 11.4-3 seconds, is again found. Mr. Cooke also won this event in 1909. The fastest time for men was set up by J. C. Finch in 1913, when he accomplished the awin in minutes 26 seconds" 1999 and 192 D. Lyon was the winner. la A. May, the runner-up last year, has also entered.
The Hon. Sir Claud Severn, K.B.E., CMG, LLD., will present the prizes at the conclusion of the third day's race, Mr. M. Manuk has generously replaced the trophy won outright by Miss Ground water last year, and prize donors of Half time, 2 all.
cups that accompany the Challenge The second half went in favour of the trophies are as under:-Mr. Mok first Surreys and Eaton scored early Thecite for first der's race: Mr. Manuk gual-keeping of Cooper was well applaud first prize with his cup and Mr. Relyon ed, but for his display the Surreys must first prize with the McKiauons Cup" have goz into double figures Humber. Mr. R. Drude, and Mr. A. Stevenson are stone scored a fine goal and during also among the prize donor. rush by the sailors Cooper handled in│" the penalty area and Bunton scored. Pnal score East Surreys 4. Ambrace and, Carlisle 3.
The teams were:" Naval-Cooper: Collick, Baxter; An- sell, (ill. (Capt.). Pavey :"Carter, Harman, Bunton, Connor, Day.
Surveys Douglas; Mackleworth, Jor Jan Bristowe, McGreavey, ... · Mitchell- (Capt.): Preskilt, Butler, Humberstone, Eaton, Cooper.
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Referee: Mr. F. Smith. Linesmen Messrs. Cooper and Melvor. The takings at the gate aniounted to SINAL
WATER POLO.
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In the Water Polo League last evening three games were played
The K.B.S.F.P.A. "A" beat .M.S. Carliste by 8 goals to one.
K.B.S.F.P.A.
"B" defeated HM.S. Ambrose by 3 goals to one.
H.M.S. Berner won by 6 goals to nil against the East Surrey Regiment.
The
THIS EVENING'S IXTURES.
This evening there will be two more League matches the K.B.S.F.P.A.""B" will meet H.M/S. Carlisle; and the V.R.C. "B" will oppose the Hongkong Electric Company.
THE ENTRIES. - To-morrow'a FLCI: for the Mok" Challenge Cap (confined to Chinese). Tan Chin Hin, Leung Tit Sang, Wong Ping Fan, Wong Kam Fan, Shek Wing Kwai, Yeung Ping Kwai, Ng Hon Sang, Chun and Li Fook Tai. Kwok Bing Wan, Sun Check Pin, Yuen
Challenge Cup (Ladies).-the Misses Thursday's race for the Manak"?
M.M.. Vos, D.M. Bourchier, P. Hunt, George. A. Hunt, Y. Owen Hughes and. B.
Friday's Race for the McKinnon " Challenge Cup (Men)-Messrs. A. May, W. Tilley, J. Wells (H.M.S. Tamar), E W Railton, E. F. R. Sample. L W. E. Price and F. Kirkman (H.M.S. Easterbrook, C. J. Cooke, C. A. Brodie, Tamer
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GOLF.
R.H.G.C. CHAMPIONSHIP...
A non-selling sweepstake will be held in connection with the Royal Hongkong include 10 per cent. of the entrance fees Golf Club's championship. The conditions to the Club and of the remainder 75 per and 25 per cent. to the drawer of the rent. will go to the drawer of the winner
The remaining fixtures are:-Thurs runner-up. dlay H.M.S.. Hermes r. H.M.S. Am bruse V.E.C. B
KB.S.F.P.A..
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HAPPY VALLEY COURSE. E." Next Monday (the last matches); Valley will be open as from October The golf course and clubhouse at Happy K.B.S.F.P.AA" the East Surrey 5th Regt. V.B.C. "A" Hongkong Elec- tric Co..
If the V.R.C. "A" team and the K.B.S.F.P.A. A team cscape defeat in their next games, they will have to play a final to decide the championship of the League, as at present they ench bave iz points.
HOCKEY.
The following will represent the Hong- kong Hockey Club at XI. against the 5/2nd Punjabis at the U.S.RO, to-zor row. Bully off at 5 pm. P. W. F. Mills, A P... Farquharson, D. H, Sherman AS. Hett, J. R. Mitchell (capt.), E. W. L. Martin, II. Ower-Hughes, R. C. Allen, W. Woodward, B. D. Evans, and G. P. Lammert.
THE V.E.C.
FINAL NIGHT FETE ON SATURDAY,
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THE GOVERNOR'S SHIELD? Entries for the competition for HE the Governor's Shield are invited before November 2nd.
MOSLEM CLUB.
CONTESTS AT MACAO.
Following are details of the various matches played between the Moslem Club, and the Association Desportiva Maciense at Macao over the week-end.
TENNIS-The two clubs played a tie on the first day (Saturday) each winning one single and one double, however the iaitors were beaten in the final double played on Sunday morning by two, straight sets.
PING-PONO The Macao team won by 13.gamen. ".
The only witness called yesterday, who was present at the time of the accident, After the ceremony there was a largely was the driver of the lorry on which the attended reception at the Europe Hotel. The health of the bride and bridegroom woman was travelling. He said that bo was proposed by the Hon. Dato W. N. was returning from the direction of Un Gawler and replied to by the bridegroom, Long at about 4 pm. on September 20th who also proposed the health of thế, bridesmaid, to which Mr. Holiday reHe was carrying five women and three. plied.
men in his lorry and travelling at the H.. the Sultan of Johore sent his speed of 15 miles per hour. On reaching congratulations but wax unable to be the slope after the junction of the Lai- The bride's going away dress was of chikok and Tai Po Rouds, witness noticed powder blue georgette with small felt hat another lorry approaching at the rate of to match. Over 150 very beautiful pre 17 or 19 miles an hour, Witness pulled sents were received.
present on account of indisposition.
BISHOP-DAVIS.
The wedding also took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral Singapore, on the same day, of Mr. F. C. Bishop, of the Straite Trading Company, and Miss Margaret Constance Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Davis, of Palau Brani. Miss M. Prollet was brideannid, and Miss L. Davis (sister of the bride) and the Misses G. and D. Sirmonds (cousins) were flower girls Mr. A. N. Talbot was best man
OBITUARY.
MR. J. P. DOUGLAS
to the side of the road and passed tho. other torry. It was then that he beard' a shout that someone had been hurt. Ho
, .4 stopped the lorry and on looking back saw the woman lying in the truck. The other- vehicle had not stopped and witness took the woman to hospital After looking at the other lorry witness saw a number of beams profecting from the truck.
measured the roadway, which be said was. Sergeant Smith gave evidence of having
14 feet wide at the point where he was. told the accident had becurred. He found. pools of bloud' abeut: 200 yards away and at "this point the road was 18 feet wide... Witness did not see the lorry with ita
The death occurred suddenly at Moores load of heams but he examined the truck Fonda, Melbourne, on September 22nd, of and the beams were replaced as they Mr. John Phillips Douglas who left were supposed to have been. From bath Hongkong seven years ago. He had re-sides of the truck beams were projecting sided in the Colony for ten years and was employed with the Green Island at the front, and at the rear they formed Cement Company at Hokun.
the shape of a V. From end to end the Mr. Douglas leaves & wife and three beams megpired seven feet six at thes daughters, one of whom is married
SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO. Yesterday was the 60th anniversary of and Macao Steamboat Company. the founding of the Hongkong, "Canton
It was formed on October 19th, 1885, and was at first called the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steam Packet Co. Messrs. Augustine Heard & Co wera the General Managers and the original capital was $750,000. The Company was begun with three staall boats, the Flite Cloud, the Kin Khan and the Fire Dart. Mr. P. A. da Costa was secretary until The Company was re-organised in 1875. 1884, Mr. T. Arnold, from 1884 to 1908, when Mr. John Arnold, the son of the Capt. W. E. Clarke from 1908 to 1917, late Mr. T. Arnold, took the post and is Becretary at present.
The Company has now nearly $2,500,000 in capital and reserve. The Hon. Mr. P. E. Holyonk it present the Chair: man of Directors.
HUGE DRUG HAUL.
TJIKINI OPIUM VALUED AT
$44,000.
The amount of opium seized on the Dutch vessels, Tjikini on October 11th was 3,690, taels valued at $44,000.
Central Magistracy yesterday, Chief- Before Mr. 6. B. B. McElderry at the Preventive Offer Clarke formally ap plied for the confiscation of the drug by the Government.. opium was found amongst cargo in the He stated that the forehold of the boat, which had come from Dalny and Amoy
The Magistrate made the order request led.
GARDEN ROAD.
WIDENING WORK BEGUN.
FOOTBALL-This is the most important. match, and was contested for a pennant The Victorin Kecreation Club will wind The game on the whole was very fast and. up the swimming season on Saturday good, the teams being evenly matched. evening when the fourth and final night Though the ground is rougher than any fête will be staged. By re
For those in Hongkong, the Mcelem play. It is estimated that the widening of The programme will include an inter.crs soon got, sccustomed to it and, after Garden Road, which has been begun, will company team race for the Hongkong fifteen minutes play scored the first be completed in about a month's time, Volunteer Defence Corps: five lengths goal. At half time the score abret, show- A new wall is being built for the De- rice (two lengths" breast stroke, one ed one goal all"
tention Barracks, the old one fronting Jenith back-stroke, one length side stroko Soon after the commencement of the the road having been demolished.**. and one length free style); an obstacle second half the Moslem Club took the The roadway will be about 10 feet all race boys' race; girls' and ladies race; lead again but Macao equalised. Before the way from Queen's Road to the lower one length handicap members; somma the final whistle sounded, the Moslem terminus of the Peak Tramway. It will tion ince and team race.
Club scored two more goals and won by be made as wide as possible owing to the Dancing will follow the aquatic events.
heavy motor traffic
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front.
The Jui comprised: Messrs. I BE Omar (forenin), Poon Ping Kong and |J. J. V.. Bemedios.
At the conclusion of the technical evidence, the Court adjourned until this afternoon, in order to visit the scene.
CALLOUS BRUTE. QUAIL PLUCKED WHILE ALIVE.
At the Central Magistracy yesterday, before Mr. B. B. B. McElderry, Chinese, who stated he was a ricksh puller to the proprietor of shop in Eastern Street, was charged, with cruelty toh quail, by plucking its feathera whilst is was alive.
defendant was seen to be plucking a quail while it struggled feebly in his bands. Half of the feathers were off and the bird was still alive when it was taken to the Police Station,
An Indian constable said that the
His Worship Asked defendant how ho would like to have his hair pulled out while he was alive. His suffering would be similar to those of the bird: whose feathers he had been plucking.
The defendast made no reply, but later he stated he was new to the Colony and did not know its customs.
His Worship Boed defendant 810.
PRISONER'S DEATH.
Sitting as a Coroner at the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon, Mr. B. cuiry concerning a prisoner. named B. B. McElderry, conducted a death en- Chung Fat, aged 81, who died the previ ous morning in the Victoria Gnol. They deceased was committed to prison at the November. Criminal Sensions, 1924, for a term of three years hard labour under the Arms and Ammunition Ordisang
The jury were Mesars, HJ, Silva (foreman), Charles Marks and L. (V. Ribeiro AT
Medical evidence, given by Dr. G. W Pepo (Medient Officer in charge of Victoria Gnol) showed that the deceased was a very old man who was in a state. of senile decay. He had been totally blind for a month before his death. A post-mortem examination revealed that the man's death was due to obronio kidney disease.
The jure returned a verdict that th erased died from natural cause, Fr accordance with the medical evidence